Photonics Technicians Salary in Nevada
Photonics Technicians in Nevada earn a median of $93,670 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $93,670
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($78,350)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range in Nevada
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,440; the top 10% earn over $134,000. Nationally the range is $47,030 to $118,330.
States ranked near Nevada
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Photonics Technicians pay in Nevada
How much do photonics technicians make in Nevada?
The median is $93,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,440 and the top 10% earn over $134,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nevada a good state for photonics technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 49 (+20% vs. the national median of $78,350). Living costs are not included.